Deep Cranking Rod help

[Happybeerbuzz]

I want to start taking my deep cranking more seriously.  To clarify, I am talking about Strike King 3XD to 8XD type lures.  With all the pull that comes along with the deeper cranks, I find my 15" handle cranking stick to be inadequate.  Are there any rods that have 20"+ handles that I can get under my armpit pit that are not swimbait rods which are typically specced for 3+ oz. lures?  

 

Could it be that I am doing something wrong with my technique?  I am open to those suggestions as well.

[Big Hands]

If that is where you like it, that's where you like it. Sounds like you're possibly want something custom made. 

 

On my swimbait rod purchased earlier this year, I went with a Phenix rod (Black Diamond PSW869H-Deckhand), deckhand wrapped (cord) butt section just so I could put the reel (a Shimano Tranx with 20 lb test) exactly where I liked it. That stick is a little too beefy for your stated needs, although I do throw larger crankbaits like the Megabass Big M 7.5 at 2.25 oz on it quite well. The do offer a PSW808MH rated for 15 - 40 lb line. . . I was given the impression by my local tackle store that Phenix might be open to putting the cord on one of their other similar rods if I was willing to wait for it to be built that way.  

[Matt_3479]

I just got a megabass f6-711 launcher and so far I love it. It has a 17” handle and find it very useable and sits in the right position. I am 5’10” tall so someone who is much longer might not have the same results 

[bunz559]

I have 2 deep crank rods, an XP 805cb and an Irod Fred's Crank Launcher. The Irod is probably a bit much for anything lighter than the 8xd. The Dobyns will do great with the 8xd, but the 3xd is a bit light. Neither have a 20 inch handle though. I don't know of a crank rod with a 20in handle as that's usually swimbait rod territory. The Irod does come with a 16'5 handle and also offers a Crank Jr that would probably work out fine for those 3xd.  

[DHP]

On 8/25/2020 at 1:12 PM, bunz559 said:

I have 2 deep crank rods, an XP 805cb and an Irod Fred's Crank Launcher. The Irod is probably a bit much for anything lighter than the 8xd. The Dobyns will do great with the 8xd, but the 3xd is a bit light. Neither have a 20 inch handle though. I don't know of a crank rod with a 20in handle as that's usually swimbait rod territory. The Irod does come with a 16'5 handle and also offers a Crank Jr that would probably work out fine for those 3xd.  

Have you thrown 6 or 10 XDs with your iRod? I’ve been looking for a deep crank rod for throwing those and thought I’d get your thoughts. It’s rated 3/8-1 1/2 oz and I’ve read that it will handle 10 XDs good and I thought I’d still be able to throw the 6 and maybe even 5 XD. 

[Jermination]

13 fishing defy 7'9. best 70 bucks ive spent on a rod. can launch a 10xd about 60 yards on 15 lb fluoro with ease

[bunz559]

3 hours ago, DHP said:

Have you thrown 6 or 10 XDs with your iRod? I’ve been looking for a deep crank rod for throwing those and thought I’d get your thoughts. It’s rated 3/8-1 1/2 oz and I’ve read that it will handle 10 XDs good and I thought I’d still be able to throw the 6 and maybe even 5 XD. 

I don't throw anything smaller than an 8XD on the Irod unfortunately. I'd imagine it could chuck a 6xd just fine and a 5xd in a pinch. It's a pretty stout crank rod, not much a noodle. So getting it to load up on casts will take a slightly heavier bait. 

[DHP]

Good to know, Thanks! I would mainly throw 8s and 10s or similar. Figured with the ratings it would work good for 6s too. Appreciate you sharing your experience with it. 

[Tizi]

I throw deep divers like 5 and 6xds with a 7' MH Tatula XT glass rod with Tatula 150 with 5.4:1 ratio.